Which player(s) will be a careerlong member of their team?

[Paris in Flames]

That's not what I said. The poster I quoted said all 5 would be gone, I dont agree all 5 will leave.

He said he could see all 5 leaving. He clearly didn't mean they would all leave but he could see an argument for each person leaving in their career.

Come on now.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Of course it's debunked, why would he get himself fired? sarcasm

To not have to coach a Diva like Jack.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

This thread has reminded me of the sad fact that Martin Brodeur played 7 games for the Blues 4 years ago.

 

[BonMorrison]

Hard to say for the Preds tbh.

I feel like Rinne is the only one that's surefire especially if he takes a discount to stay here. Other than that, I can quite easily see any/all of our players leaving/being traded at some point. Some in the near future, others in the far far future.

 

[CallArnoldSlick]

IIRC, Malkin has said he'll only play in Pittsburgh or else he'd return to Russia.

 

[Silky mitts]

It's really like 50:1 or lower for Ovechkin or Carlson to play for another NHL team, Backstrom like 6:1

 

[DrewGl]

I'd go with Ovi as well. He's loaded via his contract plus his endorsements and got DC it's first cup. I could even see him taking a decent discount on his next contract to retire as a Cap. This is his team until he retires.

 

[easton117]

Ovechkin

He’d look so odd in another jersey

 

[Rehabguy]

Garth Snow. Try as they may. He's still there.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

I can really see Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin staying there for their entire careers.

I know that a lot of players say this, and it's kind of rare for a player to say that he doesn't want to play for the team that he's currently on, but Malkin has said multiple times that he wants to stay in Pittsburgh.

I don't see why Malkin would leave. He's already won 3 cups, so I don't see a reason for him to cup-chase. He is able to play a superstar role, without having to be the face of his team, he draws 2nd line match-ups most of the time which opens it up for him, he plays for a franchise with a reputation for treating players very well, which is headed up by one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

As for Sid, he is just the consummate professional, He's beloved in the city, he's won 3 cups and many individual trophies, he loves helping to bring in young, new players, he can pretty much get whatever he wants in this city. He doesn't seem to mind being the face of the franchise. I think he'll follow in Mario's footsteps and stick with the organization for the long haul. Maybe even in his post-playing career.

 

[thegr8one66]

I'd go with Ovi as well. He's loaded via his contract plus his endorsements and got DC it's first cup. I could even see him taking a decent discount on his next contract to retire as a Cap. This is his team until he retires.

Before they won the Cup, I thought Ovechkin would only leave WSH to try and win one. Now that he has, I don't seem him leaving.

Crosby and Malkin will retire as Penguins.

Scheifele seems like a loyal team guy that I could see staying his whole career here.

 

[Raymoondo]

Maybe Rielly and Hyman?

 

[rynryn]

Mikko Koivu hopefully.

 

[rynryn]

Jack and Dahlin.

please tell me someone has come up with a parody song....

"heres a little ditty, 'bout Jack and Dahliiiiin,
Two buffalo sabres doin' the best they can."

 

[slicedbread]

Plekanec? Even if we will count those 15 or so games in Toronto

 

[Devilsfan92]

I think I might be missing something here.. and I'm not referencing Joe's beard.
I doubt Kadri will be amongst the list of career long members.

I'll try to keep my answer somewhat realistic as a Devils fan, as oppose to some of these replies. Really, Dahlin? He hasn't even played 20 games let alone 20 seasons..

For New Jersey I could see Zajac and Greene being lifers.

 

[Eisen]

Kadri? Because for Thornton it is already impossible to achieve.

 

[Sheppy]

Definitely Bergeron.

 

[22Brad Park]

Ryan Getzlaf
Corey Perry
Niklas Backstrom
Kristopher Letang
Evgeni Malkin
Joe Pavelski
Pekka Rinne
Roman Josi
Henrik Lundqvist
Carey Price
Steven Stamkos
Mark Giordano
Claude Giroux
Brad Marchand

How bout Patrice Bergeron? lol He has more years with same team right now then anyone on that list.

 

[KingsFan7824]

ehhh I bet Quick gets traded, still worth a ton right now and that team needs a complete rebuild sans Doughty and Kopi.

Not many teams need a soon to be 33 year old goalie, with some injuries, who already takes up $6m under the cap, and who is signed until 2023. Goalies also aren't worth a ton, in trades. Especially older goalies. Only one can play at any given time.

 

[abo9]

Not easy to tell because I don't think many people thought for example Bourque and Alfredsson would ever switch teams

I feel a player like Crosby won't move

He's not looking for a Cup like Alfredsson or Bourque, and does not have a ridiculously bad contract for the franchise.

 

[abo9]

I would not put my money on either Kane or Toews... bad contracts but we see bad contract moved every year... and the Habs are always looking for a #1 C

 

[forsbergavs32]

People said the same about Duchene because he grew up as an Avs fan and was elite as a youngster. Very hard to say how this all works out.

Hence why I said its early.

 

[CallArnoldSlick]

please tell me someone has come up with a parody song....

"heres a little ditty, 'bout Jack and Dahliiiiin,
Two buffalo sabres doin' the best they can."

Jack, he's gonna be a hockey star
But he plays in Buffalo, so his team won't go very far

 

[Big Cactus]

You see all of the Leafs core leaving?

Interesting take.

15-20 years is a long time.